Chris Samuels was drafted No. 3 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2000 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 141 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #3
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2000
- NFL games
- 141
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 6311th at Alabama
- Pro Bowls
- 6
The pick
How Chris Samuels came off the board in 2000.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
141 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
- Games played
- 141
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 6311th among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 63100% of career value
- Final season
- 20099 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 3
Who came off the board on either side of Chris Samuels.
Penn State
Florida State
Tennessee · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Alabama in the 2000 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Chris Samuels
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
Texas
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chris Samuels in the 2000 NFL Draft
Chris Samuels is a Offensive tackle out of Alabama selected No. 3 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2000 NFL Draft. 141 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Chris Samuels drafted?
Chris Samuels was selected No. 3 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2000 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/chris-samuels.
What college did Chris Samuels play for?
Chris Samuels played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Chris Samuels's NFL career turn out?
141 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Accolades: 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/chris-samuels.